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7-Cause and Effect_Expository Writing-5



True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

A.5 In order for there to be an effect there must be a cause.
 

 2. 

An effect can sometimes be the cause of another effect.
 

 3. 

A.5 When you analyze the differences between items you are comparing.
 

 4. 

A.5 When writing to explain something, if your steps are in order your reader will have an easier time understanding what you have written.
 

 5. 

B.5 Adjectives hurt your writing when you are comparing and contrasting something.
 

 6. 

A.5 Organizing your facts, details, and examples are not important in expository writing.
 

 7. 

B.5 My Top 5 Favorite Movies:
      1. The Pop Hop
      2. Burning Engines
      3. Lovely Launa
      4. The Revenge of the Dust Mites

This is an example of expository writing.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 8. 

A.5 Playing outside on a hot day is the _______ of sweating.
a.
cause
b.
effect
 

 9. 

A.5 In expository writing you should use ______ to support your main idea(s).
a.
percentages
d.
examples
b.
statistics
e.
All of the above
c.
rankings
 

 10. 

A.5 A pamphlet on how to work your telephone is a form of
a.
expository writing.
d.
All of the above
b.
persuasive writing.
e.
None of the above
c.
enticing writing.
 



 
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